Underground Miner

Northern Star Pogo LLC • Delta Junction, AK

10h • $24 - $25 • Onsite

About The Position

Northern Star Resources Limited is seeking an Underground Miner to join their team. This role involves safely and efficiently operating underground equipment and performing various mining tasks. The position offers job security with a permanent role and extended mine-life, along with an excellent remuneration package and ongoing development opportunities.

Requirements

• Ability to provide leadership and training to new team members.
• Current Driver’s License.
• Awareness of the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) Act & Regulations.
• Be able to pass a background check and post offer physical.
• Good communication skills, including ability to read and speak English

Nice To Haves

• Experience in underground hard rock mining techniques.
• Experience operating underground mining equipment such as Trucks, Light Vehicles, Charge Wagon, Bogger, Tele-remote equipment, Integrated Tool Carrier, Skid Steer, Zoom Boom, Grader, Long Hole Drill, Jumbo Drill.
• Basic mechanical knowledge.
• Flexibility to adapt to improved procedures and practices.
• Basic computer literacy.

Responsibilities

• Working as directed to minimise equipment down-time and maximise productivity.
• General labouring as required.
• Liaising before shift with Shift Supervisor and the previous shift crew to obtain all the information necessary about the work areas.
• Ensuring that all tools and equipment are serviceable and safe.
• Carrying out standard workplace inspection practices and procedures in accordance with MSHA requirements.
• Communicate clearly and effectively on two-way radio.
• Report all hazards, incidents and injuries immediately.
• Perform thorough Pre-Start checks and report all damage as soon as possible but before the end of shift.
• Assist with fault finding and preventative maintenance.
• Assessing and monitoring of ground conditions.
• Conduct scaling in accordance with site requirements.
• Ensure all safety related activities are undertaken in accordance with Company policy and MSHA requirements including Hazard IDs, pre-start checks, pre-start meetings, and incident reporting.
• Maintain a high standard of housekeeping in all work areas.
• Other duties as required.

Benefits

• Bonuses
• Insurances
• 401k
• Paid leave
• Ongoing development opportunities
• Company provided camp facilities (dining service, games room, exercise & weight room, sauna, accommodation rooms with land line phone, Wi-Fi & cable TV)
• Bus service to and from Fairbanks, Delta Junction and Tok, Alaska.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed